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Title: Sheek's Heinkel 100
Post by: Robertc on March 01, 2014, 10:14:51 PM

Just finished my Nostalgia 30 project - a Sheeks Heinkel 100.  Powered with a LA 46.  Waiting for winds to calm down for first flights.
The LE is really BLUNT!!!  Very curious as to how this one flies.

Title: Re: Sheek's Heinkel 100
Post by: Bill Little on March 02, 2014, 11:49:18 AM

Looking good, Robert!  Looks like it should fly real well.  Good luck with it!

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Title: Re: Sheek's Heinkel 100
Post by: Airacobra on March 04, 2014, 10:37:28 AM

Looks great Robert. I will be interested in hearing how it flies. Didn't the original use an HP .40?

Title: Re: Sheek's Heinkel 100
Post by: Robertc on March 04, 2014, 06:39:46 PM

I have never talked to Jack about this plane, but the article mentions a HB and the head looks like it.

Title: Re: Sheek's Heinkel 100
Post by: wwwarbird on March 06, 2014, 08:59:20 PM

 Looks GREAT! How about some more photos? ;D

Title: Re: Sheek's Heinkel 100
Post by: Robertc on March 17, 2014, 05:42:23 PM

Finally had a decent day to try out the new plane.  New engine(broken in) along with a different prop.  Had expected that I might need
to repitch the prop, change pushrod length, add nose/tail weight just to get trimmed out.  Three laps, into inverted, then two outside loops and
then full pattern.  Needs almost no trimming!!!  The very blunt wing is great.
I made this plane for VSC, then decided not to go this year.  Next year, I already have my plane done and more than the usual four flights
on a new plane before heading to Tucson.

Title: Re: Sheek's Heinkel 100
Post by: wwwarbird on March 18, 2014, 12:23:06 AM

Quote from: Robertc on March 17, 2014, 05:42:23 PM

I made this plane for VSC, then decided not to go this year.  Next year, I already have my plane done and more than the usual four flights
on a new plane before heading to Tucson.

 You can still make it! ;D

Title: Re: Sheek's Heinkel 100
Post by: Robertc on March 18, 2014, 02:39:57 PM

I can make it, yes, but only for the exhibition flying.  With my good friend Roy Trantham passing away yesterday, my interest in going
is not very high.